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Stressed? Anxious?
It is common to feel overwhelmed by the demands of schoolwork. Stress is a normal part of life! We often experience it when starting something new, giving a presentation, or preparing for final exams.
“Stress can be a positive thing! Some nervousness can help motivate us to work hard, focus, and perform our best. It shows a test or exam is important to us.”
Try and keep stress within a manageable range. If stress becomes too intense, it can interfere with your ability to study, impact your relationships, and affect your physical or mental health.
How do I do that?!
For ideas and tips to manage exam stress, check out School Mental Health Ontario Tips for Managing Exam Stress
Need more support?
LDSS has a School Mental Health Counselor that can help.
1:1 counselling and small groups sessions.
We can provide tools, strategies, and skills to help you manage anxiety.
Talk to your guidance counsellor if you are interested in any of the above support!
Do you need help?
Do you need help?
Do you need help now?
The Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team is available to all residents of Huron and Perth Counties.
It is a 24 hour crisis phone service, with crisis assessments, brief crisis therapy and crisis education.
To access this program please call: 1-888-829-7484
Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor
Text: 686868 to text with a caring adult
Available 24/7
Take Care of Yourself
Take Care of Yourself
What does self care mean? When we're overwhelmed by all the changes the COVId-19 has brought, we need to redefine self care. It's important that we self-isolate so here are some ways we can take care of ourselves while doing that.
Self-Care-101.pdf
Other Resources
Other Resources
Check out the School Mental Health Ontario website for some relevant and interesting resources.
Mind your Mind is another great place with lots of resources to help you understand your mental health.
Just Breathe
Just Breathe
Self-regulation is your ability to control yourself, by yourself. Here is a great PDF that has some tips for working on self-regulation. When your feelings are big, try some of these strategies.
Exercises-for-Emotion-Regulation-1.pdf
Meditations to Try
Meditations to Try
Meditation is a great way to re-focus and re-centre when we're feeling overwhelmed with the world. Here are a few videos that you can follow along with to make it a bit easier.
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